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Saturday, April 2, 2016

Book Spotlight | It Gets Worse by Shane Dawson

IT GETS WORSE
by Shane Dawson
Expected Publication: July 19th, 2016
Genres: Non-Fiction, Memoir
Shane Dawson shared some of his best and worst experiences in I Hate Myselfie, the critically acclaimed book that secured his place as a gifted humorist and keen observer of millennial culture.

In this new collection of original personal essays, Shane goes even deeper, sharing never-before-revealed stories from his life, giving readers a no-holds-barred look at moments both bizarre and relatable, from cult-like Christian after-school activities, dressing in drag, and losing his virginity, to hiring a psychic, clashes with celebrities, and coming to terms with his bisexuality.

Every step of the way, Shane maintains his signature brand of humor, proving that even the toughest breaks can be funny when you learn to laugh at yourself.



Author Links: YouTube | Daily Vlogs | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Instagram | Google+

Shane Lee Dawson (born Yaw; born July 19, 1988) is an American YouTube personality, actor, sketch comedian, singer, songwriter and film director. Dawson is known for making comedy videos featuring many recurring characters (such as Shananay, Ned the Nerd, S. Deezy, Mom, Aunt Hilda, Fruitlupe and recently Amy), celebrity impersonations (such as Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus and Sarah Palin), and spoofs of popular music videos and television shows. Most of his major productions were done with the help of producer Lauren Schnipper.

As of December 2015, his YouTube channel, ShaneDawsonTV, is the 129th most subscribed channel, having more than 7 million subscribers and more than 1.1 billion views. In March 2012, Dawson began pursuing a music career, releasing six singles. He has also released numerous music video parodies.

His podcast, Shane and Friends, starring him and his friend Jessie Buttafuoco (originally with his producer, Lauren Schnipper), was created in 2013 and is still ongoing. As of February 18 2016, 54 episodes have been released, with multiple YouTubers and celebrity guests.

In 2014, Dawson released his first film, Not Cool, directed by and starring himself. In early 2015, Dawson released a memoir titled I Hate Myselfie: A Collection of Essays.



Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday | Nuts by Alice Clayton + Binge by Tyler Oakley

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights an upcoming book release that I'm looking forward to. This week I'm sharing with you the first book in the Hudson Valley series, Nuts by Alice Clayton. This book is set to be released on October 20th, 2015.


The New York Times bestselling author of Wallbanger and Rusty Nailed is back with Nuts, the first in a brand new series set in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley.

Roxie Callahan is a private chef to some of Hollywood’s wealthiest, and nastiest, calorie-counting wives. After a dairy disaster implodes her carefully crafted career in one fell ploop, she finds herself back home in upstate New York, bailing out her hippie mother and running the family diner.

When gorgeous local farmer Leo Maxwell delivers her a lovely bunch of organic walnuts, Roxie wonders if a summer back home isn’t such a bad idea after all. Leo is heavily involved in the sustainable slow food movement, and he likes to take his time. In all things. Roxie is determined to head back to the west coast as soon as summer ends, but will the pull of lazy fireflies and her very own Almanzo Wilder be enough to keep her home for good?

Salty. Spicy. Sweet. Nuts. Go on, grab a handful.

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Why am I looking forward to Nuts?
(Oh my goodness, this question sounds hilarious!)

1.) The cover and title drew my attention at first. I thought it was funny.

2.) I've heard good things about Alice Clayton.

3.) This books sounds like a romance that I could really enjoy!


You can preorder Nuts for $7.99 on Amazon!


I'm also sharing with you Binge by Tyler Oakley. This book is set to be released on October 20th, 2015.


Pop-culture phenomenon, social rights advocate, and the most prominent LGBTQ+ voice on YouTube, Tyler Oakley brings you his first collection of witty, personal, and hilarious essays.

For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the Internet, Tyler has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first book: experiencing a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; negotiating a tense stand­off with a White House official; crashing a car in front of his entire high school, in an Arby’s uniform; projectile vomiting while bartering with a grandmother; and so much more. In Binge, Tyler delivers his best untold, hilariously side-splitting moments with the trademark flair that made him a star.

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Why am I looking forward to Binge?
(This one doesn't sound any better than the first!)

1.) Once again, Tyler Oakley is one of my favorite YouTubers.

2.) This book sounds like it has a lot of hilarious stories in it. 

3.) I need more laughs. It seems like I've been reading a lot of depressing books lately.


You can preorder Binge for $11.99 on Amazon!


BONUS BOOKS!

WENDY DARLING: STARS
(Wendy Darling #1)
by Colleen Oakes
Released on October 13th, 2015
Purchase for $8.99 on Amazon!

EVERYTHING I LEFT UNSAID
(Everything I Left Unsaid #1)
by M. O'Keefe
Released on October 13th, 2015
Purchase for $7.99 on Amazon!



Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday | Redemption Road by Katie Ashley + The Amazing Book is Not On Fire by Dan Howell and Phil Lester

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights an upcoming book release that I'm looking forward to. This week I'm sharing with you the second book in the Vicious Cycle series, Redemption Road by Katie Ashley. This book is set to be released on October 6th, 2015.


Looking for a walk on the wild side, Annabel Percy, the daughter of a powerful politician, gives in to an attraction to a sexy biker she meets one night. But she finds herself living a nightmare when she’s kidnapped and transported into a hell on earth she never could have imagined.

Born and bred into the Hells Raiders MC, Nathaniel “Reverend” Malloy lives and dies for his brothers. But when he becomes the unexpected savior of a rival club’s captive, Rev makes it his personal mission to nurse Annabel back to health—and to shelter her from the nightmares that torment her.

Once Annabel heals, she’s stunned to realize she is falling for the seductive man who saved her. Faced with their impossible attraction, can she accept the life he leads, or will Rev walk away from the only life he’s ever known for the woman he was never supposed to love?

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Why am I looking forward to Redemption Road?

1.) Redemption Road is an MC Romance. I love those!

2.) The situation Annabel and Rev find themselves in is interesting. Will she ultimately accept his way of life or will he give it all up for her? I can't wait to see!


You can preorder Redemption Road for $5.99 on Amazon!


I'm also sharing with you The Amazing Book is Not on Fire by Dan Howell and Phil Lester. This book is set to be released on October 13th, 2015.


Hello reader,

In this book is a world. A world created by two awkward guys who share their lives on the internet!

We are Dan and Phil and we invite you on a journey inside our minds! From the stories of our actual births, to exploring Phil's teenage diary and all the reasons why Dan's a fail.

Learn how to draw the perfect cat whiskers, get advice on what to do in an awkward situation and discover which of our dining chairs represents you emotionally. With everything from what we text each other, to the time we met One Direction and what really happened in Vegas...

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Why am I looking forward to The Amazing Book is Not on Fire?

1.) Dan and Phil are among my favorite YouTubers.

2.) If this book is anything like their videos, it's sure to be funny.


You can preorder The Amazing Book is Not on Fire for $10.99 on Amazon!


BONUS BOOK!

CONTRACTED LOVE (Love Contract #1)
by Jessica Wood
Released on October 6th, 2015


Thursday, September 24, 2015

Graphic Novel Spotlight | Username: Evie by Joe Sugg

USERNAME: EVIE
by Joe Sugg
Published: September 22nd, 2015
Purchase: Running Press
The first book by YouTube star Joe Sugg tells the story of Evie, a socially-isolated teenage girl who struggles to fit in at high school. Always looking for a way to escape, she spends her nights supporting her terminally-ill father, who is tirelessly working on a computer program. When her father passes away, Evie is forced to live with her aunt, uncle, and cousin—Mallory—who is the most popular girl in school and the bane of Evie's existence.

One night, as she's going through her father's computer, Evie stumbles on a strange file that sucks her into a virtual world. As Evie explores this strange, new land, she learns it was the project her father was working so tirelessly on: a virtual Eden where Evie can get away and be herself. However, Evie is not alone; Mallory also discovers the world and her presence causes the idyll to descend into chaos. Now Evie must save the virtual world or lose her last connection to her father.


Author Links: YouTube Main Channel | Vlog Channel | Games Channel | Tumblr | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Instagram | Google+

Joseph Graham "Joe" Sugg, known by his YouTube stage name as ThatcherJoe, is a British YouTube Celebrity, blogger, comedian & internet personality with over three million subscribers. His second channel is called ThatcherJoeVlogs, and also has a gaming channel called ThatcherJoeGames. He is well known for being crazy and eccentric; he is also very good at impressions. He refers to his subscribers as Sugglets and is known for his phrase "I didn't choose the Sugg life, the Sugg life chose me."



Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday | A Work in Progress by Connor Franta

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights an upcoming book release that I'm looking forward to. This week I'm sharing with you Connor Franta's memoir called, A Work in Progress. This book is set to be released on April 21st, 2015 by Atria/Keywords Press. 


In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation—so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker.

Exploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don’t be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.

This full-color collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey.

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Why am I looking forward to reading A Work in Progress? I'm going to be completely honest when I say that I usually don't like reading non-fiction books. So why am I making an exception with this book, you ask? First, I kind of have an obsession with authors/actors/personalities from my state of Minnesota. And Connor is from a small town here. Second, I've been subscribed to his YouTube channel for maybe half a year now. I went back and watched all his videos and vlogs that I could. Connor is a very creative and inspiring person, and one of my favorite YouTubers. When I learned that he had written a book (YAY!), and then thought "Hey, I'm a book blogger!", I immediately had to make a WoW post. 


You can preorder A Work in Progress at the following retailers:

Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon (Kindle)
B&N (Paperback) | B&N (Nook)




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